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FAQ
About Homefirst and Homelessness
What is considered affordable housing?
A unit is considered affordable if it costs no more than 30% of the renter's income
What does it take to live in NJ?
- In NJ the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,276.00*
- In order to afford this rent without paying more than 30% of their income,
a household must earn $51,044.00 annually.
What can a minimum wage worker afford?
- As at 07/2011 a minimum wage worker in New Jersey earns $7.25 hourly.
- In order to afford the FMR for a two-bedroom apartment, a minimum wage worker
must work 136 hours per week, 52 weeks per year!
- In order to make the apartment affordable at the FMR, a household would need
at least 3.5 minimum wage earners ... all working at least 40 hours a
week, year round, with no time off for holidays or illness.
How hard is it for a renter making an average wage to afford the Fair Market Rent of a two-bedroom?
- In New Jersey the estimated average wage for a renter is $15.82 an hour.
- In order to afford the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom apartment at this wage, a renter must work 64 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
More facts and figures on homelessness:
For Families and Individuals Seeking Help:
I am seeking housing, who should I contact?
Please come to the Family Success Center at 905 Watchung Avenue in Plainfield and pick up an application
What is your address?
Our Family Success Center is located at 905 Watchung Avenue in Plainfield NJ.
Our Main Office is located at 1009 Park Avenue in Plainfield NJ.
For Individuals or Groups Who Want to Lend a Helping Hand:
I am interested in working on a service project, who do I contact?
Thank you for your interest in helping Homefirst please contact Susan Oldroyd Laffler (908) 753-4001 x 20
I would like to find out more about Homefirst, what is my next step?
We encourage individuals, school groups, students, community groups, companies, and congregations to attend one of our House Tours of Homefirst.
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